Finding the Third Proportional to 722,462 and 1,125,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,462 and 1,125,059 is: 1,752,005.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,462 : 1,125,059 = 1,125,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,462/1,125,059 = 1,125,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,462x = 1,125,059 × 1,125,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,462x = 1,265,757,753,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,757,753,481/722,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752,005.99
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